Neurosurgery (BRAIN SURGERY) is surgery on the nervous system. This includes operations on the brain, spinal cord and nerves as well as on the skull and the spine.

The diseases a neurosurgeon deals with include:

Brain and Spine Tumours (glioma, meningioma)

Sciatica, Lower Back Pain and Leg Pain, Lumbar Disc Prolapse 

Hydrocephalus (water on the head, adult and paediatric)

Brain Haemorrhage

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Children and Adults with Spina Bifida and malformations associated with Spina Bifida, including Chiari and Syringomyelia

Neck and Arm Pain (Cervical Spondylosis, Whiplash and Disc Disease)

Head Injuries

Brain and Spinal Infections  

Facial Pain

Spasticity

Contacts                                                                                                        Department of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS Telephone: 0203 299 5155 (Sandy PA)   Fax: 0203 299 3280.

London Bridge Hospital, Harley Street Clinic, Old Broad Streeet Clinic, Portland Hospital, Telephone 0207 034 8709 (Sue PA)  Fax 0207 034 8704  

Cromwell Hospital and Somerfield Hospital Telephone and Fax (Sam PA) 01622 620 926

email sanjbassi@kch.nhs.uk